Somfy has patented a method for testing compatibility between energy needs of a standalone home-automation device and positions for installing a photovoltaic module. The method involves data input, solar radiation calculations, and energy balance estimations to determine device compatibility. The process is performed on a mobile terminal for convenience. GlobalData’s report on Somfy gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for testing compatibility of solar energy with home automation
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11967931B2) outlines a method for testing the compatibility between the energy requirements of an electrically stand-alone home-automation device and various positions for installing a photovoltaic module on a predefined site. The method involves selecting the device, obtaining technical data from a remote server, storing position data, estimating solar radiation variations, computing energy balances, and determining confidence indices based on operating cycles. The device includes elements for storing electrical energy, a sun protection device, and a movable element that can open or close. The method aims to optimize the installation of the device based on solar radiation and energy requirements.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method for installing the electrically stand-alone home-automation device based on the compatibility test results. If a positive compatibility is found for at least one position on the site, the sun protection device and photovoltaic module are installed accordingly. The method involves comparing energy requirements, charge/discharge of the energy storing element, and consumption of the sun protection device to ensure compatibility with the site. The process includes optimizing the image-capture angle for defining a shadow mask, computing daily operating cycles, and determining typical daily use scenarios. The method also considers factors like angle of incidence of the sun, response of the photovoltaic module, and duration of insolation at the site to enhance energy efficiency and performance of the device.
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